certified medical assistant resume example with 14+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable Medical Assistant with over 10 years experience working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Skills
Inventory and supply management
Medical scribe (Dermatology)
Medical terminology
HIPAA compliance
Clinical applications
Patient scheduling
Specimens collection and processing
Proper sterilization techniques
Stocking supplies
Patient skin and nail care
Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Professional bedside manner
Understands medical procedures
Data entry
Documentation procedures expert
Bilingual (Spanish)
Experience
Certified Medical Assistant, 04/2013 to Current Hackensack University Medical Center – Lakewood, NJ,
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
Certified Medical Assistant, 04/2010 to 03/2013 Hackensack University Medical Center – Maywood, NJ,
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Contributed to efficient office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
Certified Medical Assistant, 03/2007 to 04/2010 Hendrick Medical Center – Brownwood, TX,
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Contributed to efficient office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Certified Medical Assistant , Expected in 05/2007 to Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL GPA:
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